Fairlight Cove, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fairlight Cove, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Fairlight Cove
Fairlight is a village located in East Sussex, England, within the Rother district, approximately three miles east of Hastings. The civil parish of Fairlight encompasses both the village and the larger area of Fairlight Cove, which is situated along a minor road connecting Ore, Pett, and Winchelsea. This picturesque location may present various planning opportunities and considerations for prospective developers and residents alike.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £296,414 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rother
- Parliamentary constituency: Hastings and Rye
- LSOA: Rother 005E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fairlight Cove.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fairlight Cove.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Fairlight Cove based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Fairlight Cove.
- - Little Herm Channel Way, Fairlight, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4BP
Proposed removal of existing outbuilding. Construction of a self-contained annexe to be used as ancillary accommodation to Little Herm.
Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Heath Cottage Fyrsway, Fairlight, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4BG
To demolish the existing house and to erect a new house on the same site. Garage to be erected to the rear to replace demolished garage.
Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Crossways Smugglers Way, Fairlight, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4DG
Infill extension with changes to existing fenestration and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-08-09
View full details - - Property 1, Parsonage Wood, Westfield Tn35 4db,
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of building as a dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-07-13
View full details - - 38 Lower Waites Lane (including Former Site Of No.36), Fairlight Tn35 4db,
Outline application with all matters reserved except access for the demolition of existing buildings/property and construction of 4 dwellings with associated parking, gardens and access points to Lowe
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - The Lantern House, Commanders Walk, Fairlight TN35 4BE
Proposed Lawful Development Certificate for the erection of wooden carport
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - Halladale Commanders Walk, Fairlight, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4BE
Variation of condition 2 imposed on RR/2023/2535/P to allow for an increased floor slab level by 140mm to ensure compliant access between on-site parking and the replacement dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-02-22
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A brief summary of Fairlight Cove in East Sussex
Fairlight is a village located in East Sussex, England, within the Rother district, approximately three miles east of Hastings. The civil parish of Fairlight encompasses both the village and the larger area of Fairlight Cove, which is situated along a minor road connecting Ore, Pett, and Winchelsea. This picturesque location may present various planning opportunities and considerations for prospective developers and residents alike.
Property prices in Fairlight Cove show an average sale price of £296,414, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Fairlight Cove a particularly low-crime area.
Fairlight Cove has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Fairlight Cove includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hastings Cliffs to Pett Beach SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Hastings Cliffs; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Fairlight Cove
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Fairlight Cove. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Fairlight Cove.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Fairlight Cove were full planning applications (4), tree works (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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